NBA NewsFriday, Feb 13, 2026

BOSTON — Since becoming the head coach of the Boston Celtics in 2022, Joe Mazzulla has gained a larger-than-life reputation. Whether he’s talking about how he wants to own a wolf that can patrol his backyard or making players practice in a simulated war zone with the sounds of explosions and machine gun fire serenading […] The post How Joe Mazzulla’s gratitude has fostered Celtics’ winning culture appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star Break, sitting at 40-13. Currently, the Pistons’ success has them well primed to be big players in the playoffs. Despite being the top team in the East, Pistons’ rising star Cade Cunningham played down the team’s success, according to Marc J. […] The post Why Pistons’ Cade Cunningham won’t get a ‘big head’ over team’s success appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chris Bosh said he “took offense” to LeBron James’ departure from the Miami Heat in 2014, revealing that he learned of the decision through a text message shortly before the news became public. Speaking on the latest episode of All the Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on the […] The post Chris Bosh admits he ‘took offense’ to LeBron James leaving Heat after last-minute text appeared first on ClutchPoints .

A New NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update for the month of February has arrived, with players like Cooper Flagg once again headlining the featured players of this update. Like always, we’ll go over the biggest winners in this update and explain why they received a ratings increase. Without further do, let’s check out the latest […] The post NBA 2K26 February Ratings Update: Cooper Flagg Rises Again appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After the Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga away to the Atlanta Hawks in a package for Kristaps Porzingis, some reports revealed just how petty the relationship may have become between Kuminga and Golden State. On Friday night, Lou Williams welcomed Kuminga to his new team with a hilarious take. There was one report claiming […] The post Hawks legend Lou Williams hilariously welcomes Jonathan Kuminga to Atlanta with food take appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The new All-Star Takeover Signature event in NBA 2K26 gives players VC rewards, Skill Boosts, and more for those who perform well enough. In the event, players are required to play 5v5 games at the Los Angeles Intuit Dome in order to win rewards. Earning prizes in this event consists of building up your event […] The post NBA 2K26 All-Star Takeover Event Offers VC, Boosts & More appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, fourth in the NBA’s most competitive Atlantic Division. Winning six of their last nine games heading into All-Star Weekend, the 76ers are confident they can make some noise in the 2026 NBA Playoffs after missing out on their chance last season. At the trade […] The post 76ers 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 3 deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA 2K26 Season 5 Release Date arrives soon, with new patch notes likely on the way before the Season 5 update. Overall, this brand new season brings new content across a variety of modes like MyCAREER and MyTEAM. Furthermore, it brings new content for other modes like The W. Without further ado, let’s take […] The post NBA 2K26 Season 5 Release Date & Patch Notes appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As the Memphis Grizzlies’ roster has been through some changes going back to the trade deadline, the team is also filled with young talent, just like rookie Cedric Coward. With the Grizzlies’ rookie in Coward having been acknowledged by the NBA as being a part of the NBA Rising Stars event during All-Star weekend, it […] The post Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward scratched from NBA Rising Stars with injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In Dennis Schroder’s first game with his new team post-trade, the Cleveland Cavaliers held the Los Angeles Clippers to just 46 points in the first half. It ended up being a blowout victory for the wine and gold that night, but the defensive effort stood out to Schroder, formerly with the Sacramento Kings. “Impressive win. […] The post Dennis Schroder’s Cavs comfortability overshadows disastrous past with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder head into the All-Star break 5-6 in their last 11 games. Since its historic 24-1 start, the defending champions’ adversities have piled on since losing All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to an abdominal injury. After missing the first 19 games of the regular season due […] The post How Mark Daigneault kept it 100 about Thunder’s recent struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .

INGLEWOOD — The Washington Wizards once again have multiple representatives at NBA All-Star Weekend, but no All-Stars. The organization’s goal is to eventually develop a perennial All-Star like Kevin Durant, who made the cut for the 16th time this season. Wizards wing Kyshawn George admitted on Friday that the 37-year-old is the toughest player to […] The post Wizards’ Kyshawn George drops high praise on Kevin Durant at All-Star Weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints .